Intellectual Property Issues of Fan Fiction
(2024) HARN63 20241Department of Business Law
- Abstract (Swedish)
- This thesis investigates fan fiction’s intellectual property issues, focusing on its legal status, copyright implications, and potential regulatory frameworks. The research explores the pathways for protecting the rights of original authors and fan fiction creators while fostering creative expression. Key topics include the definition and copyrightability of fan fiction, its potential for copyright infringement, and the application of fair use and licensing schemes. The thesis also examines the role of moral rights under the Berne Convention and the impact of antitrust law on intellectual property protection. By analysing legal precedents and case studies from different jurisdictions, this research recommends establishing a balanced... (More)
- This thesis investigates fan fiction’s intellectual property issues, focusing on its legal status, copyright implications, and potential regulatory frameworks. The research explores the pathways for protecting the rights of original authors and fan fiction creators while fostering creative expression. Key topics include the definition and copyrightability of fan fiction, its potential for copyright infringement, and the application of fair use and licensing schemes. The thesis also examines the role of moral rights under the Berne Convention and the impact of antitrust law on intellectual property protection. By analysing legal precedents and case studies from different jurisdictions, this research recommends establishing a balanced approach to regulating fan fiction that protects original works and encourages creative contributions. (Less)
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- author
- Xiao, Jingxi LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- HARN63 20241
- year
- 2024
- type
- H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
- subject
- keywords
- fan fiction, copyright, fair use, derivative works, moral rights, licensing, intellectual property, antitrust law
- language
- English
- id
- 9157722
- date added to LUP
- 2024-06-04 10:37:59
- date last changed
- 2024-06-04 10:37:59
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